This article describes the history and development of explosive projectiles, and details several types of commercial ammunition that are available on the market. The specific ammunition described includes the following: .22 caliber “Teleshot-22” cartridge manufactured by Colt’s Pyrodynamics, 12 gauge “Twin Shot Shell” manufactured by Penguin Industries, and the Russian 7.62x54Rmm Explosive Bullet or Incendiary Ranging Cartridge.